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WR08 GVU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 165,200 miles on the clock, averaging 8,276 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WR08 GVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,276

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,700
Average per year8,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR08 GVU 42k73k104k134k165k '11'26'18

Check WR08 GVU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,200 miles
Since last MOT+15,700 miles
PASS
Mileage149,500 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage141,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage135,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage131,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage128,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage125,242 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
PASS
Mileage121,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage118,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage114,466 miles
Since last MOT+13,476 miles
PASS
Mileage100,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,990 miles
Since last MOT+11,463 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,527 miles
Since last MOT+13,780 miles
PASS
Mileage75,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,747 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
PASS
Mileage66,242 miles
Since last MOT+12,590 miles
PASS
Mileage53,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,652 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,955 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,831 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 GVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WR08 GVU

What car is WR08 GVU?

WR08 GVU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WR08 GVU?

The last recorded mileage for WR08 GVU was 165,200 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR08 GVU passed its MOT?

WR08 GVU has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.

Is WR08 GVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR08 GVU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WR08 GVU?

WR08 GVU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.